There are many occasions when we may renew our covenant with God beneficially.

After recovery from sickness, when, like Hezekiah, we have had more years added to our lives, we may properly do it. After any deliverance from trouble, when our joys spring forth again, we should perhaps visit the foot of the Cross and renew our consecration. Especially, let us do this after any sin that has grieved the Holy Spirit, or brought dishonor upon the name of Jesus and the cause of God. Further, we should not only confirm our dedication to God during our troubles, but also during our prosperity. If we ever have occasions that could be called "crowning mercies," then we should also crown God anew in our hearts. If we learned to profit from our prosperity, we wouldn't need so much adversity.
If we gathered from a kiss all the good it might confer upon us, we wouldn't so often smart under the rod. Have we recently received some blessing that we little expected? Has the Lord put our feet in a large room? Can we sing of mercies multiplied? Then this is the day to put our hand upon the horns of the altar, and say, "Bind me here, my God; bind me here with cords, even forever. Inasmuch as we need the fulfillment of new promises from God, let us offer renewed prayers that our old vows may not be dishonored. Let us, this morning, make with Him a sure covenant because of the sufferings of Jesus, which we have been considering with gratitude for the last month.

C.H. Spurgeon.

​We go to Christ for forgiveness, and then too often look to the law for power to fight our sins.

​ For this, Paul rebukes us, "You foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you? Before your very eyes, Jesus Christ was clearly portrayed as crucified. I would like to learn just one thing from you: Did you receive the Spirit by observing the law, or by believing what you heard?
Are you so foolish? After beginning with the Spirit, are you now trying to attain your goal by human effort?" Take your sins to Christ's Cross, for the old self can only be crucified there; we are crucified with Him.  The only weapon to fight sin with is the spear that pierced Jesus' side. For instance, you have a bad temper. How do you get rid of it? You've probably never tried the right way of going to Jesus with it. How did you get salvation? You came to Jesus just as you were and trusted Him to save you. You must kill your temper in the same way. You must go to the Cross with it and say to Jesus,
"Lord, I trust You to deliver me from it." That's the only way to give it a death-blow. Are you covetous? You can struggle against this evil for as long as you please, but only the blood of Jesus will deliver you from it. Take it to Christ.
Your prayers, your repentances, and your tears, all of them together, are worth nothing apart from Him. Only through Him can you conquer your sins; there is no other way!   C.H. Spurgeon M-by-M

The marrow of Job's comfort lies in that little word My-My Redeemer, and in the fact that his Redeemer lives.

Oh, to get hold of a living Christ. We must get Him before we can enjoy Him. What good to me is gold in a mine? It's gold in my purse that will purchase the things I need. So a Redeemer who doesn't redeem me is of no use to me. Don't be content until by faith you can say, "Yes, I cast myself upon the living Christ, and He is mine." You may hold Him with a weak hand, and think it's presumption to say, "He lives as my Redeemer," but if you've faith as a grain of mustard seed, that little faith entitles you to say it. But there's also another word here that expresses Job's strong confidence, "I know."To say, "I hope so, I trust so," is comfortable, and there are thousands in the body of Christ who hardly ever get much further. But to reach the essence of consolation, you must say, "I know." Ifs, buts, and maybes are murderers of peace and comfort. Doubts are dreary things in times of sorrow. If I have any thought that Christ isn't mine, then there's apprehension and fear of the coming night. But if I know that Christ lives for me, then darkness is not dark and even the night is light about me. If in those ages before the coming and advent of Christ, Job could say, "I know," we should not be less certain. A living Redeemer, truly mine, is joy unspeakable.
C.H. Spurgeon (Moring By Morning) April 21st

“I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.” — Philippians 3:14 (KJV)
The Christian life is not a stroll but a race. Grace sets us on the track; perseverance carries us to the finish. Paul looked beyond the present—to the glory that awaits the faithful runner. Many start well, but only those strengthened by Christ press on.
When weariness whispers, remember the prize. Every step taken in faith, though feeble, moves you closer to the crown laid up for you. Christ ran before you, and now runs beside you. Draw strength from His sufficiency today, and let His promise be your Friday fuel—grace for every stride until glory’s gate stands open.

“According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love.” — Ephesians 1:4 (KJV)

The doctrine of election is not a cold abstraction—it is the believer’s comfort. Before the world began, God set His love upon His people in Christ. Our salvation does not rest upon our choosing Him, but upon His gracious choice of us. What mercy! What security!
This truth humbles pride and silences fear. The same sovereign grace that called us will keep us. God’s eternal purpose cannot fail. To be “chosen in Christ” means our standing before the Father is fixed and our future certain. Let your heart rest in the everlasting love that reached you before time began.
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“He restoreth my soul: He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.” — Psalm 23:3 (KJV)



The Shepherd of our souls knows when His sheep grow weary. In the rush of life and ministry, we often find ourselves drained—our hearts running on empty, our prayers faint. But the Lord’s restoring work is quiet and sure. He leads us beside still waters when storms rage around us.
How gently He revives the believer! Not by noise or spectacle, but by drawing us back to His Word, His presence, and His promises. Rest today in this truth: restoration is not found in our striving, but in His leading. Follow the Shepherd’s path, and you will find your soul refreshed for His name’s sake.